Explorer delivers versatility and rugged capabilities with the guts to meet the hectic demands of your lifestyle. With towing of up to 7,115 pounds, the choice of a spirited 292 hp 4.6L V8 engine and seating for up to seven passengers, Explorer is designed to deliver.
KEY FEATURES
• Standard 210 hp 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission
• Optional 292 hp 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
• Tows trailers up to 7,115 lbs. when properly equipped (4.6L V8/4×4)
• Independent rear suspension tackles rough terrain and uneven road surfaces with ease
• New standard Trailer Sway Control works with standard AdvanceTrac ® with RSC ® (Roll Stability Control™) (a) to detect trailer sway, then automatically reacts to help maintain control of both the vehicle and the trailer (b)
• Standard Safety Canopy ® System with side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor
• 5-Star ratings in NHTSA Frontal and
Side-Impact crash tests (c)
(a) Designed to help in real-world situations, such as making emergency maneuvers or driving on slippery or uneven surfaces, this system features a vehicle-roll motion sensor in addition to AdvanceTrac’s ABS, traction control and yaw control. RSC uses the sensor to directly measure the vehicle’s roll rate at least 100 times every second, which helps determine when and how the system will apply individual brakes and modify engine power to help keep all four wheels firmly planted.
(b) Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
(c) 2009 model year. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).
Required Trailer Towing Equipment
Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see your dealer for a copy) may be voided if you tow without them.
Explorer
• For Trailers Over 3,500 Pounds – Class III/IV Trailer Tow Package
Note: Trailer tongue load weight should be 10-15% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

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